We are seeking Process Specialists for our Macon diaper location. This role is primarily responsible for utilizing materials and manpower to efficiently produce a quality product during the manufacturing process.
Primary responsibilities include:

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines
• Updates line logbooks on machine operation and troubleshooting and sends shift updates outlining machine performance for the shift
• Attends morning and evening shift change meetings to ensure effective handoff between shifts, and presents major items from the shift and ongoing issues
• Maintains quality standards for the product being produced, supporting and leading proactive quality initiatives such as the Shift Process Cleaning documentation
• Keeps the machine and surrounding areas clean at all times
• Troubleshoots problems and performs adjustments to the machine
• Properly trains machine operators, new line leaders, and other employees as required, and assists them in completing their Pay for Skills requirements
• Inspects product from each line every shift to ensure high quality and performs additional quality checks as required
• Utilizes Quality Window to review quality results and proactively address any outlying issues
• Throughout the shift, proactively monitors all machine performance metrics versus objective and works with the machine team to resolve outstanding issues
• Examines defects and scrap causes and takes appropriate corrective action when needed
• Assists maintenance team and shift supervisor as needed
• Properly completes all necessary paperwork including Work Orders and Work Requests
• Manages lines through team approach principals and developing effective, self- sustaining work teams
• Fill in as Platform Team Process Specialist, as needed

Requirements for the position include:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• 1-2 years of trade school or college and three years of manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to work in and manage a team-oriented environment
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
• For internal applicants: Completion of Tech III Pay for Skills criteria in Production; advanced knowledge of technical processes, materials, and procedures; and completion of all required training and assessments

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.